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Xander Bogaerts felt Sox days were numbered long before free agency
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Red Sox's offseason hits new low as Boston fails to re-sign Xander
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Xander Bogaerts takes his place in Red Sox history, sets club
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Xander Bogaerts in Boston Red Sox lineup after scary collision
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Padres, Xander Bogaerts agree to 11-year deal
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Xander Bogaerts leaves Red Sox, signs 11-year, $280M deal with
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Xander Bogaerts' 'replacement' makes plea for SS to stay with Red Sox
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Red Sox Fans Saute Xander Bogaerts - Over the Monster
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Entering year 10, Xander Bogaerts is happy with the Red Sox. But